UPCOMING ARTIST RESIDENCY APPLICATION DEADLINES:
July 2009 - December 2009
POSTMARK DATE for Application:
September 30, 2008
January 2010 - June 2010
POSTMARK DATE for Application:
February 28, 2009
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You must include the following in your application:
- Completed application.
- A current resume and/or CV. Collaborative teams must submit individual resumes/CV.
- 10 images of your work created in the last two years. Do not send more than 10 images of work. In the event that we receive more than 10 images only the first ten will be submitted to jury. The Bemis Center will accept slides, dvd and jpegs. See details below.
- Image list. You must include a separate description sheet listing each slide/image file,title of work, date executed, media and dimensions. Add any brief narrative necessary to inform the jury about each individual work.
- $35.00 application fee � Euro-checks and wire transfers are not accepted.
- U.S.stamped, self addressed envelope with sufficient postage for return of materials. The envelope must be large enough for all materials you wish to be returned. If US postage is unavailable, include the cost of postage in application fee. Only needed if you would like your materials returned.
Slides- Please submit standard size slides (35 mm transparency in a 2x2 mount). Please number and label each slide with title of the work, date executed, media and dimensions. Please include a separate image list with the same details. Each slide must be marked clearly on the front and top for orientation. Do not send glass slides, non standard sizes or thick plastic mounts because they do not fit in US standard size carousels.
Jpegs- in RGB format no larger than 72 ppi, 8x10 image size (576 x 720 pixels) and should not exceed 1 MB. Image files must be numbered in order to be presented to the jury. Do not put your name in the image but you can include title, media, dimension and date of execution. Jpegs must also be accompanied by an image list with the same details. Must be Mac compatible. Files not sized properly will not be viewed.
DVD- Video submissions are accepted. Video submissions must be no more than a total of 5 minutes in length. If you are submitting multiple works please have all individual videos separated by chapter headings. A 2 minute clip reel is recommended. Must be Mac compatible.
*Electronic materials that are not Mac compatible will not be viewed.
*Materials sent via email will not be accepted.
*Do not submit original copies of slides, dvd, videos, films, etc. You may include copies of reviews, catalogues or other support materials. These will not be returned to you.
*The Bemis Center will not be held responsible for materials that arrive damaged, mislabeled or submitted without sufficient return postage.
Foreign Applicants Please Note:
- US Dollars only are accepted for the application fee. You must send a bank draft or money order drawn on a US bank located in your country. No Euro-checks or wire transfers. Please add sufficient funds for return by mail - about $10.00.
- Accepted applicants must be able to speak and understand English.
For more information about the Artist Residency Program please contact Annie Kwak, Residency Program Director, at 402.341.7130 x 12 or via e.mail at annie@bemiscenter.org
The artist-in-residence program is made possible through the support of:
Aaron Ferer & Sons
Flatiron Cafe
Gifford Foundation
Golden Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Nebraska Arts Council
Nimoy Foundation
Upstream Brewing Company
The Bemis Center is a proud member of the Alliance of Artists Communities.
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- Download Article on Residency Program (PDF)
Courtesy The City Weekly